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Orange chicken vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange chicken and Lasagne?

  • Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Choline, while Lasagne is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% higher.
  • Lasagne has 3 times less Vitamin K than Orange chicken. Orange chicken has 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Lasagne has 7µg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +248.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1305.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2177.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +55.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~9.83g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange chicken Lasagne
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Lasagne Opinion
Calories 262kcal 135kcal Orange chicken
Protein 14.46g 7.28g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 4.92g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 21.66g 13.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 22.46g 15.36g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 61mg 17mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 5IU 1IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 14mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 209mg 196mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 0.71mg Orange chicken
Sugar 13.6g 3.11g Lasagne
Fiber 0.8g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.042mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.13mg 0.87mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 9.83g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 115mg Orange chicken
Sodium 553mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 264IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 75µg 41µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.85mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 17.1µg 15.9µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.074mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.528mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.323mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.122mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 24.4µg 7µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 24µg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.196g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 23.2mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.348g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 1.758g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.433g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.085mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.219mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.224mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.578mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.486mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.164mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.329mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.285mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.183mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.026g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.006g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 0.322g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Orange chicken
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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